Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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